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Anambra State

Category: Nigerian States

Population: 4.1 million

Capital: Akwa

Major Town(s): Onitsha, Nnewi, Obosi

Language(s): Igbo

Governor: Peter Obi

Industry and Commerce: Agriculture

Nearest Airport(s): Enugu Airport

Major Institution(s) of Higher Learning: Nnamdi Azikiwe

University in Awka; Anambra State University

Official Website: http://www.anambrastateng.org

Description:

Anambra State is situated in the south eastern part of Nigeria and is one of the most densely populated states in Nigeria. The tribe and language in this state is Igbo and they are mostly Christians.

Anambra State has 21 local government areas, listed in alphabetical order below:

1. Aguata
2. Awka North
3. Awka South
4. Anambra East
5. Anambra West
6. Anaocha
7. Ayamelum
8. Dunukofia
9. Ekwusigo
10. Idemili North
11. Idemili South
12. Ihiala
13. Njikoka
14. Nnewi North
15. Nnewi South
16. Ogbaru
17. Onitsha North
18. Onitsha South
19. Orumba North
20. Orumba South
21. Oyi

The people of Anambra State are renowned for their resoucefulness and entrepreneurship.

Anambra State's main industry is agriculture and includes oil palm, maize, rice, yam, cassava, and fish. The state also produces enamel-ware and has Cotton Textile Mills at Onitsha.

Tourist attractions include:

• Aguleri Game Reserve
• Agulu Lake in Agulu
• Odinani Museum
• Ogbunike Caves
• Ogba Cave in Ajalli
• Rojeny Tourist Village